Avalokiteshvara

Avalokiteshvara, East India, Pala period, 11th-12th century. Phyllite, 97.5 cm (38.4 in.). Courtesy ROSSI & ROSSI (HONG KONG) LIMITED at TEFAF Maastrich 2023 Provenance: Christie's New York, 21 March 2012, Lot 739Christie's Amsterdam, 18 October 2005, Lot 38Private Collection, United Kingdom, 1970s. Literature: 2016. Published in Buddha: 2000 Years of Buddhist Art, 232 Masterpieces, by Grewenig, M.M. & Rist, E, page pl. 302015. Published in 108 Encounters, page pl. 16.

Lot 537. A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); h. 22.1 cm, wood stand. Lot sold: 189,000 GBP (Estimate: 150,000 - 200,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. Sotheby's. CHINA / 5000 YEARS, Hong Kong, 2 November 2022

Lot 88. A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Vietnam, 18th century or later. Hauteur : 73,5 cm. (28 7/8 in.). Price realised EUR 31,500 (Estimate EUR 8,000 – EUR 12,000). © Christie's Limited Images 2022 Il est représenté assis en virasana sur une base triangulaire. Ses mains sont ramenées devant la poitrine. Il est vêtu d'un dhoti ceinturé à la taille et d'une longue robe couvrant ses bras formant un élégant drapé. Ses vingt bras rayonnants effectuent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 63. A sandstone head of Avalokiteshvara, Cambodia, Baphuon style, 11th century; 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high. (2). Sold for €24,225 (Estimate € 5,000-8,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. This sensitively modelled head of the bodhisattva of compassion is identified by a small representation of Amitabha carved at the top of his head. His hair is defined by thin braids that converge to the tall jatamukuta arranged with cascade of braids and five loops around the small adi-Buddha. The eyes are defined by... [Lire la suite]

The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung. Lot 27 A large carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Avalokiteshvara, Guanyin, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 112 cm. Lot sold: 945,000 HKD (Estimate: 400,000 - 600,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 naturalistically modelled seated in  lalitasana on a rock pedestal, with one leg pendant resting on a lotus pod, the right hand held in abhaya mudra , the gesture of fearlessness, and the left hand gently resting... [Lire la suite]

The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung. Lot 10. A highly important gilt-bronze seated figure of Avalokiteshvara, Acuoye Guanyin, Dali Kingdom, 11th - 12th century; h. 37.8 cm, overall 41.9 cm. Lot sold: 48,775,000 HKD (Estimate: 15,000,000 - 20,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 elegantly seated in lalitasana with one leg pendant, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching, the left arm lowered in varada... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s today unveiled the full offering of its 2021 Hong Kong Spring Sale Series to be held from 16 to 23 April, presenting categories ranging from fine art, including Chinese works of art and paintings, modern and contemporary art, through to the luxury market with jewellery, watches, wines and spirits. The week-long sale series encompasses outstanding works from times both ancient and modern, unified by the pursuit of the highest levels of creativity and craftsmanship by artists and brands alike. Featuring... [Lire la suite]

Lot 905. A small gilt-bronze figure of seated Avalokiteshvara, Late Tang dynasty, 8th-9th century; 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 6,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. Shown seated in dhyanasana on a raised lotus throne set on a stepped octagonal pedestal, holding a flaming pearl in the right hand, with a separately cast, openwork mandorla, possibly associated. Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 11.5 cm, 4 ½ in. Estimate: 300,000 - 400,000 HKD HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. finely cast standing in tribhanga and portrayed with the left elbow bent and holding a long willow stem in his left hand and a vase of amrita in the right, adorned with a headdress containing an image of Amitabha and elaborate jewllery, stand. Provenance: Christian Deydier Oriental Bronzes Ltd, London, 26th... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 6033. A gilt-bronze votive figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi dynasty, Wuping, dated 576; 14.2 cm, 5½ in. Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD. Lot sold 275,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. Provenance: Susan Chen, Hong Kong. Note: The inscription on this rare finely cast votive figure can be paraphrased to indicate that on the eighth day of the fourth month of the seventh year of Wuping, a figure of Avalokiteshvara was commissioned to commemorate the death of... [Lire la suite]